The Turtle Sundae’s Sweet Story

While the Turtle Sundae gets its sweet and salty taste from its roasted Southern pecans, hot fudge and savory caramel, its name has a history that’s just as rich.

Back in the early 1900s, chocolate-dipped caramel-covered pecans first appeared in candy stores throughout the country. Resembling the shape of a turtle, these treats quickly took on the name “turtle candies,” drawing folks into small-town confectionaries throughout the Midwest. A taste too good to let go, we recreate that signature combination with creamy Fresh Frozen Custard for an even tastier take on this old-time favorite.